ChatGPT said:
Punjab’s Social Security, Women and Child Development Minister Baljit Kaur, stated that the Punjab Government has implemented The Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007 to protect the welfare and property of elderly citizens in the state. The Act ensures strict legal action and punishment against anyone who mistreats or assaults senior citizens, or if children try to seize their parents’ property, thereby safeguarding their dignity and security.
Highlighting a recent incident,Minister Baljit Kaur mentioned that the Department promptly acted on a complaint by senior citizen Avinash Chander Khanna of Khanna against his son and daughter-in-law. She instructed officials to address the matter immediately. Following her direction, the Ludhiana District Administration and Sub-Divisional Magistrate, Khanna, jointly resolved the issue.
The Minister explained that the District Social Security Officer, Ludhiana, along with the police, visited the complainant’s home, heard both sides, and informed the son and daughter-in-law about the legal provisions under the Senior Citizen Act, 2007. They admitted their mistake, apologized, and assured respectful treatment of their parents going forward.
Minister Baljit Kaur reiterated that the government, led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, is fully committed to protecting senior citizens. “Our elders are our pride, and anyone who mistreats them will face strict consequences,” she affirmed.
Minister Baljit Kaur added that this swift, sensitive, and law-based resolution is an important step in safeguarding senior citizens’ rights. The Minister also clarified that anyone attempting to harass or unlawfully take the property of elderly individuals will face stringent action under The Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007.